Key differences
Median price: Barnet (£444k) is ahead of Ealing (£499k)
Transport: Ealing (37/100) is ahead of Barnet (31/100)
Crime rate /1k: Barnet (82) is ahead of Ealing (87)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Ealing has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 31/100. Barnet is more affordable at £444k median vs £499k.
Barnet is cheaper, but Ealing scores higher on transport.
Best for
Barnet
Barnet suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Ealing
Ealing is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Barnet vs Ealing: what the data says
Overall, Barnet scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 58/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Barnet is more affordable — median price £444k vs £499k in Ealing, a difference of around 11%. Over the past year prices changed +1.3% in Barnet and -2.3% in Ealing.
Barnet has a lower crime rate (82 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 87 in Ealing). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Ealing edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 31/100).
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